Breaking: Cord Fire reported in San Joaquin County on May 27

Published May 27, 2026 #Concord fire

First discovered: 1:22 a.m. May 27

Initial location: San Joaquin County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cord

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:22 a.m. at in San Joaquin County, California.

Cord Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center